IHS Markit announces launch of major new multiclient study, Reinventing the Wheel, which uses the firm’s combined expertise in the energy, automotive and chemical industries

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electric vehicles could make up 15 to 35 percent of total new vehicle
sales globally in 2040, according to IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world
leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. The findings
are part of a new research project, Reinventing the Wheel, that
will be conducted over the first half of 2017.
“The key question is whether we are approaching a transformative shift
akin to the first decade of the 20th century,more...

November natural gas production rebounds from October lows as regional markets rebalance

HOUSTON (Dec. 8, 2016) – Lower 48 U.S. natural gas production rose slightly in November, averaging nearly 72.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in November, which reflects an increase of 1.6 percent (1.1 Bcf/d) above the average in October, according to analysis from IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. The production increase, although modest, comes after the U.S. natural gas sector experienced production lows in October not previouslymore...

Global digital video software market revenue to rise from $6 billion in 2015 to more than $9 billion by 2021

LONDON (7 December 2016) – The video software market is expected to exceed $9 billion in revenue by 2021, according to new insights released today by IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.The atomization of media distribution and the switch from hardware-based technology solutions to cloud implementations are key drivers for the $3 billion in revenue growth over the next five years, according to the new Video Software, Security, andmore...

M&A activity accelerates as companies seek profitability at current prices

HOUSTON (Dec. 5, 2016) – Driven by the potential for profit at current oil prices, oil and gas companies are clamoring for more acreage in the Permian Basin and its sub-plays, spending close to $20 billion year-to-date in 2016, according to new analysis from IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.The spending outlay was for 24 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals larger than $50 million in size. The Permian basin is a sedimentary basinmore...

LONDON (1 December 2016) – IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, has engaged Oliver Wyman to support the build of a comprehensive methodology to help banks determine risk factor modellability under the new Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) standards. The methodology will be developed within Markit’s FRTB Solution.The ‘out-of-the-box’ methodology is being designed to significantly reduce the need for time-consuming and costlymore...

More attacks took place in October 2016 than any month this year; Three key terrorism trends highlighted at IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre briefing

LONDON (30 November 2016) – Non-state armed groups carried out more attacks in October 2016 than any other month in the past 12 months, according to new data released today by IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.The data was collected from open sources by IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre (JTIC). Information from social media, which could not be verified through conventional and trusted news sources is not included in the data.more...

Analysis:600 projects to be decommissioned during next five years with 2,000 more to follow through 2040, as market spending grows 540 percent

HOUSTON (Nov. 29, 2016) – The decommissioning of aging offshore oil and gas platforms, subsea wells and related assets is increasing dramatically, with more than 600 projects expected to be disposed of during the next five years alone. This rapid trend toward decommissioning is causing spending to rise significantly, according to a new study by IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.IHS Markit expects spending on decommissioning projects tomore...

Analysis:600 projects to be decommissioned during next five years with 2,000 more to follow through 2040, as market spending grows 540 percent

HOUSTON (Nov. 29, 2016) – The decommissioning of aging offshore oil and gas platforms, subsea wells and related assets is increasing dramatically, with more than 600 projects expected to be disposed of during the next five years alone. This rapid trend toward decommissioning is causing spending to rise significantly, according to a new study by IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.IHS Markit expects spending on decommissioning projects tomore...

The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index moderated slightly in November, down 0.02 percent from the previous month. This marks the third consecutive decline, which saw the national index decrease from 100.70 in August to 100.38 in November. Despite this, small business employment growth levels remain consistent with the same period a year ago. Among regions, the East South Central is experiencing the strongest growth, up 3.42 percent from last year. Georgia overtook Washington as the top-more...